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- Dictionaryaegis/ˈiːdʒɪs/
noun
- 1. the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization: "the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN"
- 2. (in classical art and mythology) an attribute of Zeus and Athene (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented as a goatskin shield.
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Aegis is a noun that can mean a shield or breastplate associated with Zeus or Athena, or protection, sponsorship, or influence under the aegis of something. Learn more about its etymology, synonyms, examples, and related words.
Aegis is a noun that means under the protection or support of someone or something, especially an organization. Learn how to use it in sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.
Aegis is a noun that means under the protection or support of someone or something, especially an organization. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and see related words and phrases.
To say that something or someone is under the aegis of another is basically saying that they have the strength of Zeus on their side. Or, at least, whoever is protecting them will be as Zeus-like as possible in their support.
Aegis is a noun that means sponsorship, protection, or auspices, or the shield of Zeus or Athena in Greek mythology. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of aegis in sentences.
Definition of aegis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Aegis definition: the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon.. See examples of AEGIS used in a sentence.
